Highlights

  • Ashika Island, a fast-paced map in Call of Duty: Warzone, is set to be removed soon, giving players one last chance to play on it.
  • Warzone constantly evolves with new updates, maps, and content, providing fresh experiences for players.
  • The removal of Ashika Island is part of efforts to refresh Warzone's playlist, focusing on new map-mode combinations for a dynamic gaming experience.

Raven Software has announced that the Call of Duty: Warzone map, Ashika Island, will soon be removed from the game's rotation in Modern Warfare 3. This decision is set to take effect during the week of May 23, granting players one final opportunity to play on this Call of Duty: Warzone map.

Call of Duty: Warzone is the enhanced sequel to the original Warzone, offering an expansive battle royale experience that dynamically evolves with new updates, content, and maps. Notable Warzone maps include Al Mazrah, set in a diverse desert environment featuring urban areas and industrial zones, and Ashika Island, a compact, fast-paced map. These maps continually change with every update, introducing new points of interest and environmental changes, ensuring fresh and engaging experiences for players.

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The removal of Ashika Island comes as part of Raven Software's ongoing efforts to refresh and optimize Call of Duty: Warzone's playlist. By shifting their focus towards new map-mode combinations for upcoming updates, the development team aims to curate a more focused and dynamic playlist that enhances the overall gaming experience for players. As players prepare to say goodbye to Ashika Island, Raven Software encourages them to make the most of this final opportunity to play on the map.

Ashika Island is a map introduced in Call of Duty: Warzone as part of the game's second season, launched in February 2023. Developed by High Moon Studios, it was designed for the Resurgence game mode, known for its faster-paced gameplay and quicker respawns. The map is set in an archipelago in an undisclosed location and includes diverse points of interest. Its terrain features rocky bluffs, industrial warehouses, a subterranean submarine base, and a port, providing varied tactical opportunities for players.

Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 Updates and Changes

Alongside the removal of the Ashika Island map, Call of Duty: Warzone will see a significant update with important changes introduced in Season 4 on May 29. These changes include overhauled Bunkers in Urzikstan, offering expanded interiors, high-level loot, and more. Additionally, the Warzone Urzikstan gulag sees the introduction of new silo variants. Other notable features include the Buy Back Royale Solos mode, new public events like the Runaway Train event, and expanded rewards through daily and weekly challenges tailored for Warzone players.

The retirement of Ashika Island marks a significant shift in Warzone's evolving landscape. While Call of Duty: Warzone developers continue to introduce new content and adjust existing elements to maintain a dynamic and engaging gaming experience, players have a last opportunity to play before Ashika Island is removed.